Fragrances inspired by Jour d'Hermes Absolu Eau de Parfum
The original
Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Hermès
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Ekhtiari and Jour d'Hermes Absolu both feature white florals and a citrusy-fruity profile, but they diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Gardenia
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and mandarin, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
Choose Ekhtiari when
You prefer sweeter, crowd-pleasing scents.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Oakmoss, Jasmine, Gardenia
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Oakmoss, Jasmine, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Oakmoss, Jasmine, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Oakmoss, Jasmine, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber and iris, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Floral Notes, Oakmoss, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops apricot blossom and gardenia
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Oakmoss, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds anise and blackcurrant, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops apricot blossom and floral notes
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Hermès. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.